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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,995.37, 1,336,357.73 and 291,943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,995.37, 1,336,357.73 and 291,943.26 is: 437,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,995.37 : 1,336,357.73 = 291,943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,995.37/1,336,357.73 = 291,943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,995.37x = 1,336,357.73 × 291,943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,995.37x = 390,140,632,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,140,632,952.26/890,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,870.55

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